Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[PJF000]

Not at all - The team I used publish their full pricing online. Note that I have no affiliation with them other than being a happy customer:
Stoneguard Pricing | Protect My Car - The very best protection for your car. Paint Protection Film, GTechniq Quartz Coatings

For full front protection, plus ceramic coating it was about $2,000. I had the rear bumper done ($450) as well to protect against any car parking incidents.

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I had paint correction and full professional ceramic coating including wheels plus free annual inspections for the life of the vehicle (MS) for just $750. Close to 4yo and as good as day 1. Other quotes up to double. Had quotes for various PPF full cover from 2500 to 7000 but realised after ceramic coating that I needed that before the ceramic coating.

 

[Brissienew]

I had paint correction and full professional ceramic coating including wheels plus free annual inspections for the life of the vehicle (MS) for just $750

Where did you get it done?

 

[m3y3addict]

update: got my delivery confirmation call late this afternoon. Now Friday September 20 at 10:00am. Yay!

Interesting that on my account the delivery time is listed as 12pm. I wonder if this is EST? Something for WA reservation holders with delivery dates and times to be wary of?

 

[PJF000]

Where did you get it done?

Car Protection Packs in Moorabbin, Vic.

 

[meloccom]

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[one4spl]

I asked my delivery specialist a few questions and he said he would get back to me, but hasn't. They are super busy so going to throw the questions here to see if anyone happens to have the answers.
When I pick up my car from Sydney (Alexandria) I also want to buy:

1) 2x extra key cards
2) Tyre repair kit
3) Touch up paint kit

Does anyone know if they will have these in stock?

I doubt they have stock. Call Service (Find Us | Tesla Australia) and ask.

Autobarn sell a Slime brand repair kit for $110ish that's water based (cleans off the tyre and TPMS). That Model 3 in Australia includes two key cards. I got the impression it only included one in the US. I humbly think paint touchup kits are a waste - paint touchup services are cheap and much more skilled than I am.

 

[Aussie Yank]

Have there been any WHITE INTERIORS delivered? Although we had a very early reservation number (less than tenth in line), we waited out the system to be about to order a blue P+ with white interior. We placed the order the first day it was available, we have the VIN, but no call or email.

 

[qdolan]

I’m not a fan of PPF, I have used it in the past but I prefer a glass/ceramic coating to protect from etching, bird bombs and bugs. Getting the paint coated is worth it if just for how stupidly easy it makes the car to wash and keep clean, the chemical protection is a bonus.

 

[meowsers]

We placed the order the first day it was available, we have the VIN, but no call or email.

Welcome to the white interior club! Lots of deliveries set for the week for the 23rd. Unfortunately, it seems that Tesla don't really give any priority to reservations, as many of those deliveries were recent orders.

 

[smithy]

Is anyone planning on tinting the glass roof?

You don't need it. Ask any S or X owner...the glass roof works great by default, even in the hottest areas. Save your money

 

[Vedaprime]

Have there been any WHITE INTERIORS delivered? Although we had a very early reservation number (less than tenth in line), we waited out the system to be about to order a blue P+ with white interior. We placed the order the first day it was available, we have the VIN, but no call or email.

No. The first have only just arrived in the country. Roughly just under 12-14 days before we see the first delivered.

 

[qdolan]

You don't need it. Ask any S or X owner...the glass roof works great by default, even in the hottest areas. Save your money

What he said. There have been cases of the glass cracking from the heat buildup with certain types of film, so it isn't without risk. Honestly it's already quite dark and I see no need to tint mine.

 

[Brissienew]

You don't need it. Ask any S or X owner...the glass roof works great by default, even in the hottest areas. Save your money

I am going to wait and see how well it rejects the heat and glare in midday sun. From reading the US forum, they were a number of people who had tinted the roof or bought sun shades for the roof though.

 

[TH232]

Interesting that on my account the delivery time is listed as 12pm. I wonder if this is EST? Something for WA reservation holders with delivery dates and times to be wary of?

ya, mine too. Account page states delivery 4pm today but all delivery phone call and emails state scheduled for 2pm. Was originally thinking this was just the account page, since very little has actually happened there but hadn't though of the time difference since the deliveries are controlled from Melbourne. The delivery driver supposedly will call 1/2 hr before....since its today, hopefully I can confirm in about 7hrs....so excited.

 

[TASKA9]

No Teslas on this one anymore. All were offloaded in Sydney

@Vedaprime what does this mean to Melbourne? Cars will be transported from Sydney to Melbourne?

I am waiting for Red/Black P3D+, no VIN, no call, no invoice. April 4th 2016 reservation.

 

[Priit]

I am going to wait and see how well it rejects the heat and glare in midday sun. From reading the US forum, they were a number of people who had tinted the roof or bought sun shades for the roof though.

I am planning to purchase the Tesla sun shades. Not sure if they have them in stock though. Has anyone in Australia got them yet for Model 3? Any feedback on how effective they are, as they do not appear to be totally blanketing the roof, as they seem like perforated?

 

[aegidius]

Indicating does nothing whilst on autosteer

If I'm on autopilot (AP1) and there are lane lines next to me, and I indicate, it will change lanes for me. A dotted blue line comes up on the side it's changing over to. I have to click the stalk in fully, a flick doesn't do anything.

 

[htm7130]

@Vedaprime what does this mean to Melbourne? Cars will be transported from Sydney to Melbourne?

I am waiting for Red/Black P3D+, no VIN, no call, no invoice. April 4th 2016 reservation.

I have ordered the same configuration and still no vin and no call.

 

[Ranu]

You don't need it. Ask any S or X owner...the glass roof works great by default, even in the hottest areas. Save your money

I tend to agree for the roof itself, but the tint on the rear glass fades to nothing as it goes down the back window. I’m concerned that if I get the side windows tinted, then the rear will look weird in comparison.

 

[turbice]

Woohoo invoice arrived.
Doesn’t say how many km on car etc. did everyone else’s show this ?